Tag Archives: Women in the Arts

Call for Artists — Plaza Art Fair Opportunity with UMKC Her Art Project

Posted on July 30, 2012 by arzie

Calling all Kansas City area female artists!  The UMKC Women’s Center, Conservatory of Music and Dance – Community Music and Dance Academy, and the Toy and Miniature Museum are teaming up to host the Her Art Project booth at the upcoming Plaza Art … Continue reading →

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Concert Features Women Composers at UMKC

Posted on June 15, 2012 by arzie

By Arzie Umali   Next week the Women’s Center’s Her Art Project will be co-sponsoring a concert featuring some very talented women composers at UMKC. In collaboration with the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, the UMKC Women Composers concert … Continue reading →

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Vanguards and Visionaries

Posted on February 17, 2012 by courtney

By Sarah L. Jensen We are only a few weeks away from the  Women’s Center Vanguards and Visionaries Reception! Join us to honor the past leadership of the UMKC Women’s Center. You can meet former directors, staff, and members of … Continue reading →

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Join Us for Nedra Bonds’ Quilt Camp!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by brendabethman

Looking for something to do this summer? Stop by the UMKC Women’s Center and become part of the Women’s Center forever! Under the guidance of local textile artist Nedra Bonds, you will create a 12×12” quilt square that will become … Continue reading →

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A Year of Amazing Events!

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Devon

By Patsy Campos The UMKC Women’s Center has hosted a variety of events where we have reached many new and returning audiences throughout the Fall 2010-Spring 2011 term. Our events make an important contribution to the campus and public community … Continue reading →

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Starr Community Conversation: “Who Does She Think She Is?”

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Devon

By Maritza Gordillo On Tuesday, March 22nd, I attended the Starr Community Conversation: Technology and Modern Families. This discussion was very interesting to me because it helped me understand that technology can be beneficial for balancing work/life if you know … Continue reading →

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Who Does She Think She Is?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by arzie

By Arzie Umali Last night about 150 people gathered at the Event Space at JavaPort in the Kansas City Crossroads Arts District for a private opening of the group art exhibit Who Does She Think She Is?  Artists, patrons, supporters … Continue reading →

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Quilting Workshop with Nedra Bonds

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Devon

By Patsy Campos On Saturday, March 5, I took part in a fun and relaxing quilting workshop at the University Center facilitated by local textile artist Nedra Bonds. Several students and community members attended the workshop and everyone who participated … Continue reading →

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Women Are Great and Wise Artists, Too

Posted on January 6, 2011 by arzie

By Arzie Umali Happy New Year!  We are almost one full week into 2011 and many people by now have firmly secured their resolutions and goals for the New Year. In fact, some may have already thrown in the towel … Continue reading →

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Citizen Jane Film Festival

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Emily

By Devon White Did you know that women comprise only 7% of all directors, producers, writers, cinematographers, and editors working on the top 250 domestic grossing films? In contrast, women buy a higher percentage, (55%), of movie tickets compared to … Continue reading →

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